Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

UWM’s Jason Bressler and Google’s Oliver Parker United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) , the top mortgage lender in America, on Tuesday announced a strategic AI agreement with Google Cloud that the companies say will bring modernization to the mortgage industry. The partnership will see UWM blend Google Clouds advanced AI and data analytics capabilities with the lender’s technical solutions to create a faster, more intuitive and streamlined mortgage process.

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Inman

APRIL 8, 2025

Fannie Mae has confirmed the dismissal of over 100 employees in connection with a fraud scheme aimed at its charitable matching program.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

The past few days have been highly turbulent for the stock and bond markets, resulting in dramatic shifts in mortgage rate pricing. When chaos enters the marketplace, it quickly makes its presence felt. This is a critical moment for all of us to stay informed and navigate these challenges together. I’ve been concerned over the past few days, emphasizing that without the recent tariff news , we likely wouldnt have seen mortgage rates drop to a year-to-date low last week.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 8, 2025

Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

A strong wave of refinance activity and renewed buyer interest lifted mortgage rate lock volumes in March, according to Optimal Blues latest Market Advantage report. Data shows a 24% monthly jump in overall lock activity, driven by falling interest rates and the start of the spring buying season. While total mortgage volume remains down 2% compared to the same time last year, purchase lock activity also saw a 21% monthly increase.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced its new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, which created the new category of delayed marketing exempt listings, executives at the Illinois-based MLS Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) were excited that the national trade group was finally coming in line with what they have been doing for years.

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APRIL 8, 2025

As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, so too does the activity in the real estate market. Spring is traditionally a bustling season for both buyers and sellers, but knowing where the most favorable conditions lie can make all the difference. According to a recent analysis by Zillow, the top 5 best metro areas to both buy and sell a home this spring offer unique advantages depending on which side of the transaction you're on.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Despite long maintaining a reputation as being behind the times of technology development whether that is due to a perception of being slow-to-adopt emerging technologies, or due to regulatory compliance concerns one top 10 reverse mortgage lender has now rolled out hybrid e-closing processes for its Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) business.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 8, 2025

In the News In 15 Years, 80,000 Homes May Be Lost to Flooding [NYT] Blanca, an Acclaimed Brooklyn Restaurant, Is Closing [NYT] Marine Park Planting Non-Flammable Vegetation After Fires [NYP] Crown Heights Mail Thief Busted for Raiding USPS Box [NYP] The Man Who Went to Fake Prison Also Went to Real Jail [NY Mag] Vote on… Read More > The post Daily Links: Marine Terminal Vote Delayed Over Plan for Luxury Housing on Public Land appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Income verification Truework today announced the appointment of Randy Lightbody as its head of mortgage, a position that the company describes as being “newly created.” With more than 35 years of experience spanning mortgage banking and financial technology, Lightbody most recently served as chief revenue officer at Computershare Loan Services.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2025

In a report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, CoStar Group said it is making changes to its board of directors, adding Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser, with hedge fund investors D.E. Shaw and Third Point in support. Former board chair Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta… The post CoStar Refreshes Board as Company Enters Support Agreements With Hedge Funds appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Top New York City-based broker Kirsten Jordan and her team are making the move to Corcoran. On Tuesday, Jordan announced that she and her medium-sized team were leaving Douglas Elliman. “I am strategically evolving my team to continue thriving in today’s landscape, Jordan said of her move. Partnering with Corcoran will take my business to the next level.” In 2023, The Kirsten Jordan Team , which then consisted of 10 agents, recorded 74 transaction sides for a total volume of $1

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, has released a new report, 2025 Home Trends Insights, offering an in-depth exploration of the latest home and design trends and their application in today’s market, the company has announced. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights intended for both industry professionals and consumers looking to stay ahead of… The post Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Publishes New Home Trends Report appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

A new survey by Guardian Service reveals that many first-time homebuyers regret buying a home and are grappling with unexpected costs and emotional stress, factors that often turn the dream of homeownership into a difficult reality. According to the report, 31% of first-time homebuyers experienced remorse after buying their first home, and 9% felt they shouldnt have bought it at all.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2025

Doreen Spagnuolo, CEO of the Long Island Board of REALTORS (LIBOR), earned a spot among the Influencers on RISMedias 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers list. After 15 years as legal counsel for LIBOR, she became CEO in 2023with shockwaves through the industry right around the cornerand made education of professionals and consumers a cornerstone of her… The post Newsmakers Spotlight: Doreen Spagnuolo Leads in Fair Housing Year Round appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

While many brokerage leaders experiment with reimagined commission models and marginal tweaks, The Real Brokerage is playing a different game altogether. Most companies in our space focused on reworking the business model, says CEO and founder Tamir Poleg. Were going deep into pure tech innovation. That focus on technology is what Poleg says will propel the firm’s growth.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2025

Providing an insider’s perspective at the transformation underway at the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), CEO Nykia Wright will sit down for an exclusive one-on-one discussion with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston during RISMedias 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, Sept. 3-5 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Register Now!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Empower Mortgage , part of the Equity Prime Mortgage family of brands, has appointed Rogelio Goertzen as its chief growth officer. He will drive the wholesale lender’s strategic expansion, fostering greater financial inclusion for Hispanic, Latino and other underserved communities. Goertzen, the founder of Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts (HOME), said in a statement that for many first-generation Americans, homeownership represents more than just buying a house. “Its a symbo

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BAM Media

APRIL 8, 2025

BAM Key Details: U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber will more than double from 14.4% to 34.45%. Shares of major homebuilders, including D.R. Horton and PulteGroup, fell roughly 5%, reversing recent gains fueled by lower mortgage rates. Roughly 30% of the softwood lumber used in the U.S. is imported, with Canada supplying more than 80% of those imports, making the increase a major factor in construction costs.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Last week, beneficiaries of the Social Security Administration (SSA)s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program were erroneously told that they were no longer receiving benefits, and could no longer access account history through the programs online portal. This is according to reporting at CBS News , as well as a letter from a coalition of Democratic senators to Lee Dudek, acting commissioner of social security.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 8, 2025

The moves, part of a deal with investors, also include the creation of a special committee to review brand investments and international expansion plans.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

HomeServices of America and Zillow are teaming up to bring HomeServices agents Zillows AI-powered Showcase tools. In an announcement on Tuesday, the companies said that agents at all of HomeServices of Americas companies will have access to Zillow Showcase. At HomeServices of America, we believe in empowering our clients when it comes to marketing their home, and were excited to bring the Zillow Showcase offering to our agents, Chris Kelly, the executive vice president of HomeServices of America

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BAM Media

APRIL 8, 2025

You booked the appointment , you walked in confident, and you gave your best pitch. But then the seller went with another agent. What happened? Most lost listings dont come down to pricing , commission, or even marketing. Theyre lost before the appointment even starts. If youre making any of these five fatal mistakes, youre handing business to your competition on a silver platter.

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The Close

APRIL 8, 2025

Tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) continue to become more popular in the real estate industry, and its easy to see why! These help agents save a tremendous amount of time while also making them more efficient by streamlining processes, automating tasks, enhancing client interactions, and providing marketing and other business insights. AI will never replace the human component, as personal connections can be incredibly important in the real estate industry.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2025

Above, Leo Pareja In early April, eXp Realty unveiled its Co-Sponsor Program, for the first time in company history, allowing new agents and advisors joining eXp to select both a Primary Sponsor and a Co-Sponsor, unlocking access to two leaders instead of one. According to the company, the initiative amplifies leadership support, accelerates onboarding success… The post New eXp Co-Sponsor Program Adds Revenue-Share Pipeline appeared first on RISMedia.

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